Talisay, Batangas

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Talisay
Municipality

Seal
Nickname(s): The Seedling Bowl of the Nation
Map of Batangas showing the location of Talisay
Talisay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°06′N 121°01′E / 14.100°N 121.017°E / 14.100; 121.017Coordinates: 14°06′N 121°01′E / 14.100°N 121.017°E / 14.100; 121.017
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Batangas
District 3rd District
Founded 1935
Barangays 21
Government[1]
 • Mayor Gerry D. Natanauan
Area[2]
 • Total 28.20 km2 (10.89 sq mi)
Elevation 79 m (259 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 39,600
 • Density 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 4220
Dialing code 43
Income class 3rd class
Website www.talisaybatangas.gov.ph

Talisay is a third class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 39,600 inhabitants.[3]

Talisay is located in the north-central area of Batangas, which is located southwest of the island of Luzon, approximately 84 kilometres (52 mi) south from Metro Manila. It is bordered by Tagaytay City in the north, the Laurel to the west, Tanauan City to the east, and a vast volcanic lake called Taal Lake to the south.

In 1953 the sitio of Buco in the barrio of Balas was converted into a barrio.[4]

Barangays

Talisay is politically subdivided into 21 barangays,[2] in the form of an 8-zone Poblacion, and 13 surrounding barangays.

  • Aya
  • Balas
  • Banga
  • Buco
  • Caloocan
  • Leynes
  • Miranda
  • Poblacion Barangay 1
  • Poblacion Barangay 2
  • Poblacion Barangay 3
  • Poblacion Barangay 4
  • Poblacion Barangay 5
  • Poblacion Barangay 6
  • Poblacion Barangay 7
  • Poblacion Barangay 8
  • Quiling
  • Sampaloc
  • San Guillermo
  • Santa Maria
  • Tranca
  • Tumaway

Demographics

Population census of Talisay
Year Pop.  ±% p.a.  
1990 23,153—    
1995 26,997+3.12%
2000 32,465+3.76%
2007 39,120+2.70%
2010 39,600+0.41%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Local government

  • Mayor: Gerry D. Natanauan
  • Vice Mayor: Allano C. Lamano


  • Welcome Arch

  • Town hall

  • Saint William the Hermit Parish Church of Talisay

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: BATANGAS". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 11 November 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 11 November 2013. 
  4. ↑ "An Act to Convert the Sitio of Buco in the Barrio of Balas, Municipality of Talisay, Province of Batangas, into a Barrio". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 

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